I have been a big supporter of Pussy Riot since they were arrested for their "Punk Prayer." I did not know what that prayer actually said, but now I do, thanks again to The Atlantic. Very interesting and compelling. I'm not sure how many Westerners really understand Russia's history. I'm not going to say that I get it, but having the words translated and clarified for me, gives me a little bit more insight. I pray for those women in the labor camps, and for their country.

And finally, Occupy. I knew that the movement would re-invigorate itself and morph into something else that will help people. I love this new idea of a DebtJubilee. I love that the idea is coming in time for Advent and Christmas. I love that it is people helping people, and offering RELIEF from something as soul-crushing as debt. Pure Genius. I hope the idea takes off and magnifies and fundamentally changes the way that this country "works."

Carl Sagan Quotation

W.H. Auden Quotation

"A daydream is a meal at which images are eaten. Some of us are gourmets, some gourmands, and a good many take their images precooked out of a can and swallow them down whole, absent-mindedly and with little relish."